National Anthem

I was very blessed to sing our National Anthem on the 4th of July. Twice no less.

http://www.popmodal.com/video/2876/4th-of-July-Independence-Day

Here is the first video, taken by Jeffers Dodge for http://www.popmodal.com/

Thank you Mr. Dodge for the opportunity! God Bless America!

Here I am at the Block Institute. I wore a 1939 American Flag. I couldn't be happier.

I have many many photos to upload in the next 24 hours. They took some great shots on the roof with the fireworks in the background, etc. It was so exciting. When I get my second, or third wind I'll tell you all about it. I hope you all had a fabulous day yesterday.

Happy 4th of July

Today, I've decided to relax for once and decorate some sugar cookies for the 4th of July Parties tomorrow. No, I don't have time to bake them this year, just slap on some frosting..but hey it's the thought that counts.

When I was younger I was not as patriotic as I am now. After traveling the globe, I realized regardless of the state of our country, it's OURS. Sometimes things get worse before they get better. Sometimes we have to see the bad before knowing how to fix it. We have to hang in there and FOCUS our energy on taking care of our OWN people, then we can save the world.
Just like on an airplane, you put your mask on first, then your child's.

We need to love our old flag and take care of each other. So many people come here and bust their asses for the freedoms we poo poo in the press every day. We whine about this and that, but we have it sooo much better than so many people in other parts of the world. Tomorrow, I ask you to put your hand over your heart and be thankful for what we have. REGARDLESS of how you feel about the president of the moment or the wars or the economy, we are still here damn it and we are Americans! We are all immigrants, we are all part of a great experiment called the United States of America. Because we chose to stay here, that means we are all stubborn optimists or we would have gone back to our home country generations ago.

Tomorrow, I'll be singing the National Anthem in my wonder woman cape and red gown for a Hollywood Party. Thank GOODNESS it will be taped so my Mom can see it. Everyone knows singing that song has been a dream of mine for years. Today a Hollywood Party, next year, the Dallas Cowboys Playoffs in my Wonder Woman costume. Seriously...we are planning for it. So, Happy 4th of July. Hold your head up high. We will make it through this recession and be better than ever. We've done it before and we'll do it again. Americans NEVER give up!

Nocturna Out Takes

Here are a few out takes that Teresa Parker put to music for me. We had a blast messing around with the camera after the real shoot.

Birthday Benelli

I've been singing, shooting big guns, and filming none stop. Doing three projects at once wasn't the most brilliant idea I've had but man, I've had so much fun! My new motto is,
You can sleep when you are dead.

I have to catch you all up on everything I am doing, but as usual time is short. Thank goodness "a picture is worth a thousand words". I have over 1500 new photos to look though, and new out takes to post of me being a dork after they say CUT..Yes, Hoser moments always happen! I even had our friend film me shooting my favorite forbidden toy, a Semi-Automatic Shot Gun.


Nothing beats the smell of gun powder and leather, except maybe Night Vision Video Cameras.

The Night Vision Camera was the coolest thing ever. Something about my eyes and my coloring make everything look really scary. Most people's eyes and hair change color, but Nocturna always stays the same. You will love those shots when they come out. I have a Non Disclosure Agreement now, so I can't tell you anything else about the show except that it's paranormal and scary as hell. I scared myself watching MYSELF! I had to call a friend on the way home from the shoot. hahaa Crazy! And it was all real.

Then it was off to the LACMA for the Yale Alumni Party, then to Dr. Susan Block's Radio show and birthday party. I about died on the mic. Me? Talk about sexy things? All I could do was giggle. I'll find the audio off Twitter and link it, then you'll giggle too.



Thanks for the Happy Birthday Wishes. The Party will continue all weekend I'm sure. Many many more photos to follow. 7 CD's worth need uploading!

Filming at the Dresden Tuesday

I had a wonderfully fun interview today for a documentary on Sexuality. I giggled all the way through it. I am so much Snow White in this category, unless you lock the door and then... lord have mercy!

Ahhh. Anyway, They will be filming me sing next Tuesday night. Come on down if you live close. I'll be singing my sexy songs from the 40's like Stardust, Deep Purple, and a few sassy ones like Fever. There will be photographers there too, so it will be fun...and of course I will be wearing my gowns and diamonds.

Dresden Room Restaurant

1760 N Vermont Ave,

Los Angeles, CA

(323) 924-8841

10pm to whenever they get sick of my sappy love songs!

I'd love to see you all, and the film crew would love a packed house.

XOXO

The Calm before the Storm!

The first film crew will be here at 11am today. I won't be coming up for air until after the 19th. I have three projects I am currently working on. A pilot for a TV series, a documentary and a reality show. Thankfully, I know the material for the series and the other two I am just myself. (wonder how they will handle that?)

I do get to shoot a real gun this time. I hate prop guns. It just isn't the same. So, I'm stoked! I love shooting the action scenes! The love scenes will be a lot of work, but give me a gun and a target and I'm ready to roll. I got to pick the boy I'm doing the scene with, which helps. I'm a little nervous about it though. This is the first time I have done a real love scene. PRAY....for...me! ahhhhhhh!

I got a bunch of new photos from DOMCON that I will be posting on the shopping site. This is my favorite. NO photoshop needed, just a great angle and a snapshot camera. My eyes always go red. I love it.

I can't wait to show the wardrobe people all my new Alter Ego Couture. They asked if I wanted "help" with my clothing for the reality series. I told them to come over and look before they purchased anything. I can't wait to see the look on their faces when they see my dressing room, which has now turned into The Leather Room. I've got crazy superhero outfits in spades. Normal clothes, ahhh not so much. Thank goodness I am not in a profession where I am required to be normal. haa haa

I'll be sure to get some fun footage for you of behind the scenes. Talk to you all when I come up for air. And yes, I do have to remember to ACT sexy. Looking sexy can easily be achieved with a little eyeliner, but ACTING sexy is another thing. Wish the dork nerd princess good luck!

Your betty crocker superhero assassin,

Malena

Monster Palooza part 2

The sculpture of Brad Pitt on the cover of Makeup magazine was done by Miles Teves. He created Meg Muckelbones for Legend at age 19. Some fine artist sculpted a life size version for the show!

This dynamic life size "Frank" was created by our friend Mike Hill. Every hair and vein was perfect. It even felt like real skin! I couldn't believe how life like it was.

This guy with the masks made my favorite little monster at the show. The gremlin wolf next to Miles is the cutest thing in the world. I want him for my front room! He owns http://www.splatterfx.net/

Ok, now I'm off to work on a documentary about "Sexuality in the USA"

They will be interviewing me and filming me sing. Fun stuff. I'll have to remember to be sexy. (shh! Wish me luck!)

Monsters and Makeup,

Malena